---
title: "RL-2 zone in Squamish: RURAL RESIDENTIAL 2"
place: Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/squamish
zone: RL-2
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011, consolidated September 2026
bylaw_read: 2026-11-09
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/zoning/rl-2/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/zoning/rl-2.json"
---

# RL-2 zone in Squamish: RURAL RESIDENTIAL 2

The intent of this zone is to accommodate rural residential development and accessory uses.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** The intent of this zone is to accommodate rural residential development and accessory uses.
- **Main uses:** Agriculture; Single-unit dwelling, excluding a mobile home; Two-unit dwelling; Child care facility, residential; Home occupation, residential subject to Section 4.18 and Section 16.12; Horse stable; and (Bylaw 2235, 2012); Kennel, subject to Section 16.5 (b); Pet daycare (Bylaw 2303, 2013); Short-term rental accommodation, subject to provisions of Section 4.46 (Bylaw 2695, 2019)
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory residential unit, subject to Section 16.10; Accessory small-scale manufacturing, subject to Section 16.11; Accessory uses; and (m)accessory retail, subject to Section 16.12
- **Maximum height:** 10.68 m
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 4.58 m

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011, consolidated September 2026, s. Section 16](https://squamish.civicweb.net/document/269651#page=136) (read 2026-11-09)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Squamish: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/zoning/index.json

_Draft: taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and not yet reviewed by a person. Gov Handbook is an independent guide. Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/zoning/rl-2/_